About this Retreat
Elvire is a dedicated facilitator of psychedelics, breathwork and somatic healing. Initially drawn to working in the field of mental care, Elvire's journey began with a degree in Psychology—but despite years of personal therapy and self-awareness, she noticed that her anxious patterns remained unchanged. This realization sparked a deeper inquiry beyond talk therapy, guiding her toward embodied healing.
Elvire was first introduced to plant medicine through her family, sparking a personal healing journey that led her to train with the Synthesis Institute. Her path expanded to include Rebirthing Breathwork—now a core part of her practice—and deepened through training in Somatic Trauma Therapy with a focus on Parts Work.
Elvire’s approach is grounded in compassionate curiosity, deep respect for the autonomy of each person, and a commitment to helping individuals find the healer within. Whether through plant medicine, breathwork, or somatics, her work is centered on nurturing connection, emotional safety, empowerment, and self-discovery.
Today her work has a strong foundation in psychology and trauma-informed care, in equal parts to more traditional forms of healing.
Details of this retreat
Join us now on July 6-11 for a transformative journey into the feminine with psilocybin & breathwork in Galicia, Spain.
This gathering is created for women to reconnect to their body’s medicine, their voice, their power, sacred sisterhood & to the pleasure that is their birthright—to heal, to grow, and to remember who they are.
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Plant medicine, in this case sacred mushrooms, will open you to your own psyche, allowing you to uncover aspects of your self that have been keeping you stuck. Through powerful connections that this earth medicine creates in the mind & body, you will find release, insight, inspiration, understanding, and most importantly, profound reconnection.
Rebirthing Breathwork is the purest and deepest form of breathwork as we know it today. Though it is an incredibly powerful modality on its own, in this setting it will work in synergy with your medicine experiences, allowing you to integrate them within your body more effectively. The breath is also the most direct pathway to unlocking your life-force, creative energy.
Conscious food is a significant aspect of this retreat. We believe that food should not only be healthy, but also a pleasure to eat. This is why we are working with a nutrition-trained chef who specialises in healthy soul-food, which will guarantee to nourish your body the right way, to reconnect you to the sensuous experience of food, and support you on this transformational journey.
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Offerings:
2 Psilocybin Ceremonies
Rebirthing Breathwork Sessions
Somatic Practice Workshops
Daily Pranayama & Meditation Practice
Daily Sharing Circles
1:1 Mentoring Pre, During & Post Retreat (Personalised Guidance)
Post-Retreat Integration Circle
Conscious Nutrition
Unforgettable circle of women!
Screening & Preparation Care
Airport pick-up and drop-off (Porto)
Testimonials
My experience at the retreat was nothing short of transformative. From the moment I arrived, I felt an incredible sense of relaxation wash over me, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the journey ahead. The beautifully orchestrated balance of ceremonies, breathwork, and meditation provided the perfect environment for deep inner contemplation.
The ceremonies offered profound insights, guiding me to a greater understanding of myself and the world around me. The live music played during the ceremonies, was another element that elevated the entire experience. The music perfect with each stage of the ceremony, guiding us deeper into our journeys and amplifying the emotional and spiritual energy.
The focus on holistic nutrition complemented the spiritual work, nourishing both body and mind, and left me feeling refreshed, energized, and more connected. Every practice, especially the rebirthing breathwork, contributed to a sense of peace and clarity that I will carry with me long after the retreat.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to explore deeper layers of your being in a nurturing, supportive, and energizing environment, I can’t recommend this retreat enough. It was an unforgettable journey of connection — not just with myself but with the wonderful people I shared this space with. Truly a gift of relaxation, contemplation, and enlightenment.
Fay V.
What a sensational retreat this has been. A caring, well-crafted safe space that allowed me to relax into the programme and feel an instant connection with the facilitators and fellow participants. Everything was designed to nourish the mind, body and soul, from the blissful accommodation and beautiful food to the incredible ceremonies. Breathwork and meditation sessions were nurturing and so restorative. I have come away from this week feeling connected, cared for and healed. Recommended on the highest level.
Nikki Z.
Words are not going to come close to explaining just how wonderful the week long Pathways to Connection retreat was. I have been drawn to do a plant medicine retreat for quite some time but after months of research, nothing felt right for me.
I was close to giving up altogether but thankfully the universe aligned and I came across Ithaca retreats and I am eternally grateful. From the very first Zoom call and throughout all the planning, everything felt exactly right. I was travelling from the other side of the world and so a little apprehensive when the retreat was approaching but the warmth and support I received in abundance made it easy.
The week far exceeded any expectation I had and was a truly magical experience. It’s hard to believe this was their first retreat together as everything was perfect and it feels like they have been doing this forever. The ceremonies were conducted with such care and all the integration aspects around it were really well thought out (breathwork, yoga, meditation, music etc).
The meals were exceptional and the epitome of soul food. It was truly nourishing.
The group was also perfect, such beautiful souls who I feel like I’d known forever.
I cannot fault a single thing, aside from having to leave which was really sad.
I’m overflowing with gratitude and will definitely return for another one (if they will have me!!)
Thank you 🙏
Louise T.